Herat Oriental Handmade Vegetable Dye Oushak Wool Rug
Description
Add warmth and elegance to your home with this HERAT ORIENTAL Handmade Vegetable Dye Oushak Wool Rug from Afghanistan. This unique piece of world art is made with high-quality hand-spun wool and pure vegetable dyes, creating a beautiful design that resembles Antique Turkish Oushak rugs. With a knot count of 180 per square inch and a pile height of 0.25 inches, this rug features a stunning color palette that includes salmon, rust, green, beige, brown, and purple. The handmade nature of this rug means that sizes may vary by 3-4 inches, adding to its unique charm. Features: Handmade by skilled Afghan weavers using traditional techniques Made with high-quality hand-spun wool and pure vegetable dyes Resembles Antique Turkish Oushak rugs with a knot count of 180 per square inch Features a stunning color palette that includes salmon, rust, green, beige, brown, and purple Variations in color, size, and design reflect the artisan touch and add to the rug's charm Story Behind the Art: This rug is made by skilled Afghan weavers, including Turkoman weavers from the Northern part of Afghanistan and Hazara weavers from central Afghanistan. Using traditional techniques and natural materials like madder root, walnut peel, pomegranate peel, and sparak wildflower, they create beautiful vegetable dye Oushak designs. The handmade nature of these rugs means that each one is unique, with variations in color, size, and design reflecting the artisan touch. By purchasing this rug from Herat Oriental through Worldstock, you are supporting over 2,000 local village weavers, the majority of whom are women living in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India. The rug weaving industry also benefits local farmers who sell wool and artisans who create natural and vegetable dyes. Regular vacuuming and annual professional cleaning will keep your rug looking new for years to come. Imported. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen.
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